2019 Facility/Stadium Upgrades

[UNHWildcat18]

Thought I'd kick this thread off

UNH just received private donations to go ahead and finish their second part of the locker room renovations. Much needed renovations if I might add. I Hope they have a little intro video when the whole thing is done.

https://unhwildcats.com/news/2018/12/20/FBPhaseII.aspx

[Outsider1]

Nothing on the books yet, but since it is Christmas time and we are all in the giving spirit, ACU is still taking donations to build our South end-zone complex ;)

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29767&stc=1

[FUBeAR]

https://mercerbears.com/news/2018/12/7/football-five-star-stadium-adding-new-video-board.aspx?path=football

Five Star Stadium Adding New Video Board - New 2,160-square-foot video board will be the largest in the Southern Conference


Top-7 FCS On-Campus Video Boards (extrapolated from 11/2/17 data published by Monmouth Football)
1. South Dakota State 3,100 (sq ft)
2. North Dakota State 2,900 (sq ft)
3. Stephen F. Austin 2,692 (sq ft)
4. Northern Iowa 2,600 (sq ft)
5. Sam Houston State 2,570 (sq ft)
6. Mercer 2,160 (sq ft)
7. Monmouth 1,848 (sq ft)

https://images.sidearmsports.com/sidearm.sites/mercer.sidearmsports.com/images/2018/12/7/2018_12_07_Five_Star_Stadium_Video_Board_Announcem ent_Touch_Up.jpg

[centraljerseycat]

At Villanova status quo as always...no changes to coaching staff, no changes to the stadium.

[Gangtackle11]

At Villanova status quo as always...no changes to coaching staff, no changes to the stadium.

.....and no change to another 5-6 season more than likely xcrazyxxcrazyxxpeacex

[iBOsbu]

Winter 2019 indoor training center

http://twitter.com/ShawnHeilbron/status/1057257931593474050

[etiger]

Towson University is upgrading the football practice facilities. See the link with the article and artist pics


https://towsontigers.com/news/2018/1...niversity.aspx (https://towsontigers.com/news/2018/12/14/general-lower-fields-complex-construction-underway-at-towson-university.aspx)

[Grizalltheway]

All I want is a December football game.

[cx500d]

All I want is a December football game.
Play better

[Go...gate]

At Villanova status quo as always...no changes to coaching staff, no changes to the stadium.

Hope someday you fellows make a change in affiliation and join the Patriot League for football.

[UNHWildcat18]

Winter 2019 indoor training center

http://twitter.com/ShawnHeilbron/status/1057257931593474050

UNH can barely get a locker room renovated... That's awesome though congrats!

[Henny]

https://bluehens.com/news/2018/11/16/delaware-athletics-blue-hens-move-forward-with-delaware-stadium-and-whitney-athletic-center-construction.aspx

The first phase

Renovating the west side of Delaware Stadium:

Chair backs for all seats in the middle three sections (C, D, E).
Upgraded restrooms and concessions.
Stadium Club space with bar, food and exclusive club seating.
Enhanced press box, including game day production spaces and coaches' booths.


Construction of a new athletic center for all UD student-athletes that will extend along the stadium's western facade to include:

Student Success Center

Integrated space for academic support, career preparation and leadership development.
Tutoring, mentoring, academic advising and study areas.
Academic lounge to build community and foster inter-team bonding.
Multipurpose rooms for guest lectures and press conferences.



Health & Well-Being Center:

10,000-square-foot strength and conditioning space to accommodate multiple teams simultaneously.
Enhanced athletic training space with satellite area for physical therapy partnership.
Grab-and-go healthy food options selected by a UD nutritionist.
Sports psychology areas to provide mental health resources through private consultations, team workshops and athlete educational sessions.
Hydrotherapy tubs for rejuvenation and therapeutic needs.





Anyone who has been to Delaware Stadium knows these upgrades are decades over due. This is obviously a massive investment into the football program and athletics.

[kdinva]

Towson University is upgrading the football practice facilities. See the link with the article and artist pics



https://towsontigers.com/news/2018/1...niversity.aspx (https://towsontigers.com/news/2018/12/14/general-lower-fields-complex-construction-underway-at-towson-university.aspx)


xthumbsupx

[kdinva]

https://bluehens.com/news/2018/11/16/delaware-athletics-blue-hens-move-forward-with-delaware-stadium-and-whitney-athletic-center-construction.aspx

The first phase

Renovating the west side of Delaware Stadium:

Chair backs for all seats in the middle three sections (C, D, E).
Upgraded restrooms and concessions.
Stadium Club space with bar, food and exclusive club seating.
Enhanced press box, including game day production spaces and coaches' booths.
Venetian Marble Pee walls


Construction of a new athletic center for all UD student-athletes that will extend along the stadium's western facade to include:

Student Success Center

Integrated space for academic support, career preparation and leadership development.
Tutoring, mentoring, academic advising and study areas.
Academic lounge to build community and foster inter-team bonding.
Multipurpose rooms for guest lectures and press conferences.


Health & Well-Being Center:

10,000-square-foot strength and conditioning space to accommodate multiple teams simultaneously.
Enhanced athletic training space with satellite area for physical therapy partnership.
Grab-and-go healthy food options selected by a UD nutritionist.
Sports psychology areas to provide mental health resources through private consultations, team workshops and athlete educational sessions.
Hydrotherapy tubs for rejuvenation and therapeutic needs.



Anyone who has been to Delaware Stadium knows these upgrades are decades over due. This is obviously a massive investment into the football program and athletics.

F Y P xbeerchugx

[Outsider1]

It's nice seeing all the upgrades and being able to go through and check out everyone's facilities.

[Anthony215]

https://bluehens.com/news/2018/11/16/delaware-athletics-blue-hens-move-forward-with-delaware-stadium-and-whitney-athletic-center-construction.aspx

The first phase

Renovating the west side of Delaware Stadium:

Chair backs for all seats in the middle three sections (C, D, E).
Upgraded restrooms and concessions.
Stadium Club space with bar, food and exclusive club seating.
Enhanced press box, including game day production spaces and coaches' booths.


Construction of a new athletic center for all UD student-athletes that will extend along the stadium's western facade to include:

Student Success Center

Integrated space for academic support, career preparation and leadership development.
Tutoring, mentoring, academic advising and study areas.
Academic lounge to build community and foster inter-team bonding.
Multipurpose rooms for guest lectures and press conferences.



Health & Well-Being Center:

10,000-square-foot strength and conditioning space to accommodate multiple teams simultaneously.
Enhanced athletic training space with satellite area for physical therapy partnership.
Grab-and-go healthy food options selected by a UD nutritionist.
Sports psychology areas to provide mental health resources through private consultations, team workshops and athlete educational sessions.
Hydrotherapy tubs for rejuvenation and therapeutic needs.





Anyone who has been to Delaware Stadium knows these upgrades are decades over due. This is obviously a massive investment into the football program and athletics.

So are they going to demo the entire West side stands then rebuild or are they just taking out a section of bleachers to install the chairbacks?

[AggieFinn]

UC Davis to build a Student-Athlete Performance Center. Natural grass all-purpose practice facility, expsnded sports medicine study and treatment, learning rooms. Big deal for Davis. Stadium to be renamed UC Davis Health Stadium:

https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/uc-davis-build-student-athlete-performance-center/

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Lehigh will be building a new press box on top of the east grandstand and will be turning the existing structure into suites.

https://www.alloy5.com/portfolio/goodman-stadium/

https://1w24xe2tc5nt447skm17fnaj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/GoodmanStadium_Gallery.jpg

https://lehighsports.com/images/2017/7/25/Goodman_home_side_brh_343_186655.jpg?width=1000&height=563&mode=crop

[DFW HOYA]

https://www.alloy5.com/portfolio/goodman-stadium/

https://1w24xe2tc5nt447skm17fnaj-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/GoodmanStadium_Gallery.jpg



With a turnout like that, why would Villanova be interested in the Patriot League? xlolx

Wouldn't most every other school throw this back in the architect's lap and say, "Put a sold out crowd there!"

[MSUBobcat]

With a turnout like that, why would Villanova be interested in the Patriot League? xlolx

Wouldn't most every other school throw this back in the architect's lap and say, "Put a sold out crowd there!"

xnodx On top of that, can you make the pretend play a positive one? Best case scenario here is a possible PI flag.xlolx

[PAllen]

xnodx On top of that, can you make the pretend play a positive one? Best case scenario here is a possible PI flag.xlolx

That is a pretty bad rendering. I'm also not sure why they wouldn't match the colors with the existing box on the west side.

[Bill]

On top of all this...I can't believe these upgrades were the identified improvements. Bathrooms and concessions, I understand - but where is a new scoreboard? There are high schools and D3 colleges with better.

[Henny]

So are they going to demo the entire West side stands then rebuild or are they just taking out a section of bleachers to install the chairbacks?

the west stands will stay however, the luxury boxes will be built in and the press box as well as coaches box on top of the existing structure.

[Little Stevie]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiAndyMm8PfAhXnx1kKHcrCDroQFjABegQICBAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftoday.uri.edu%2Fnews%2Falumni-commit-2-million-to-university-of-rhode-islands-meade-stadium%2F&usg=AOvVaw0VliXUHF54NSWkcCK7E7ae

Rhodys lights and syn. turf to be in by next season.
rU

[kdinva]

Rhody's lights and syn. turf to be in by next season.


Good for the Rams! Meanwhile, in Lexington.......no talk of donors kicking in for lights, and the Practice Field's 11 year old SprinTurf is showing wear.

BUT; I did hear that they are expanding the FB building/Press Box.....(SoCon rules mandated this)...adding two broadcast booths (TV and Replay), and expanding the two radio booths (both now can barely hold two people), and the two Coach's booths.

Also, two more FB assistants' offices (right now, two assistants each share two offices), expanded ALumni lounge ........

[Derby City Duke]

xnodx On top of that, can you make the pretend play a positive one? Best case scenario here is a possible PI flag.xlolx

I'm still trying to figure out from where the QB threw the ball...Row X?

[POD Knows]

I'm still trying to figure out from where the QB threw the ball...Row X?
I think the ball game out of that cluster of 7 sitting there, maybe the kid with his arms in the air threw the pass.

[BEAR]

Aramark, our food service provider for stadium food got an upgrade!

From this:
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29797&stc=1

To this:

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29798&stc=1

Now the party is ON!

- - - Updated - - -

Aramark, our food service provider for stadium food got an upgrade!

From this:
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29797&stc=1

To this:

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29798&stc=1

Now the party is ON!

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

On top of all this...I can't believe these upgrades were the identified improvements. Bathrooms and concessions, I understand - but where is a new scoreboard? There are high schools and D3 colleges with better.

And lights!! The stadium needs lights!!

Lehigh's scoreboard is still better than Colgate's. That thing in Hamilton is the worst video scoreboard I've ever seen!
https://stadiumjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Crown-Field-at-Andy-Kerr-Stadium-Scoreboard-1.jpg

[Bill]

And lights!! The stadium needs lights!!

Lehigh's scoreboard is still better than Colgate's. That thing in Hamilton is the worst video scoreboard I've ever seen!
https://stadiumjourney.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Crown-Field-at-Andy-Kerr-Stadium-Scoreboard-1.jpg


good call on the lights - I forgot.
Colgate's video board might be small...but at least they have video.

[Seawolf97]

Stonybrooks Indoor Practice Facility is being built and will up and running by the May-June time frame of 2019 . No real pictures but it will have a 60 yard turf field and a 93 foot ceiling.

[Go Green]

Dartmouth defeated a NIMBY lawsuit to construct an indoor practice facility.

http://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2018/11/nh-ruled-college-allowed-to-build-indoor-facility

The guys on the Ivy Board report that new Brown JC Jim Perry is loudy expressing his desire that Brown Stadium gets field turf.

[DFW HOYA]

2019?

http://www.thehoya.com/athletic-facilities-may-improve/

[nodak651]

2019?

http://www.thehoya.com/athletic-facilities-may-improve/

I don't think that rotating the basketball court 180 degrees will have the desired affect lol

[Thumper 76]

Aramark, our food service provider for stadium food got an upgrade!

From this:
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29797&stc=1

To this:

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29798&stc=1

Now the party is ON!

- - - Updated - - -

Aramark, our food service provider for stadium food got an upgrade!

From this:
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29797&stc=1

To this:

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=29798&stc=1

Now the party is ON!

Ahhhhh, you have the joys of Aramark as well? Good times, bad food.


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[ngineer]

https://bluehens.com/news/2018/11/16/delaware-athletics-blue-hens-move-forward-with-delaware-stadium-and-whitney-athletic-center-construction.aspx

The first phase

Renovating the west side of Delaware Stadium:

Chair backs for all seats in the middle three sections (C, D, E).
Upgraded restrooms and concessions.
Stadium Club space with bar, food and exclusive club seating.
Enhanced press box, including game day production spaces and coaches' booths.


Construction of a new athletic center for all UD student-athletes that will extend along the stadium's western facade to include:

Student Success Center

Integrated space for academic support, career preparation and leadership development.
Tutoring, mentoring, academic advising and study areas.
Academic lounge to build community and foster inter-team bonding.
Multipurpose rooms for guest lectures and press conferences.


Health & Well-Being Center:

10,000-square-foot strength and conditioning space to accommodate multiple teams simultaneously.
Enhanced athletic training space with satellite area for physical therapy partnership.
Grab-and-go healthy food options selected by a UD nutritionist.
Sports psychology areas to provide mental health resources through private consultations, team workshops and athlete educational sessions.
Hydrotherapy tubs for rejuvenation and therapeutic needs.





Anyone who has been to Delaware Stadium knows these upgrades are decades over due. This is obviously a massive investment into the football program and athletics.

KEEP THE PEE WALL!!!!!!! MOST EFFICIENT MENS ROOM IN ANY STADIUM IN THE COUNTRY!x406x

[ngineer]

With a turnout like that, why would Villanova be interested in the Patriot League? xlolx

Wouldn't most every other school throw this back in the architect's lap and say, "Put a sold out crowd there!"

The visitors side usually only has a few hundred there, with exceptions when 1-2,000 appear (not counting Laughyette Game).

The poor guys who will be in this press box will have the enviable position looking into the setting afternoon sun. TV cameras will need to have filters. I understand part of the reasoning was for the TV to show the home stands which are usually 2/3 to 3/4 full, as opposed to the 7,000 empty seats on the visitors side. I would think the coaches boxes will remain on the west side as they will be higher that than the new box. Other than getting a nice video board, nothing else needed.

[DFW HOYA]

The visitors side usually only has a few hundred there, with exceptions when 1-2,000 appear (not counting Laughyette Game).


Would Lehigh ever downsize Goodman, effectively shutting out the LC crowd? You don't want a situation when Butler turned the visitors side of the Butler Bowl to apartments.

https://www.ratiodesign.com/sites/default/files/styles/detail_full_header/public/project/large/header-project-butler-student-housing.jpg

[ngineer]

No, that won't happen. We need the size for the Laughyette Game. 15 years ago when we averaged 10-12,000 a game it really impacted the atmosphere. Hopefully, if things turn around and some things change with the Administration's student policies, attendance will come back. I don't expect to the'halcyon' days, but having 8-10,000 would be nice. Having the capacity, (20,000 when the horseshoe is included) makes the site have potential for other events...of course, the lack of lights impacts that as well. "It's always something."---Roseanne Rosannadana

[Mocs123]

https://mercerbears.com/news/2018/12/7/football-five-star-stadium-adding-new-video-board.aspx?path=football

Five Star Stadium Adding New Video Board - New 2,160-square-foot video board will be the largest in the Southern Conference


Top-7 FCS On-Campus Video Boards (extrapolated from 11/2/17 data published by Monmouth Football)
1. South Dakota State 3,100 (sq ft)
2. North Dakota State 2,900 (sq ft)
3. Stephen F. Austin 2,692 (sq ft)
4. Northern Iowa 2,600 (sq ft)
5. Sam Houston State 2,570 (sq ft)
6. Mercer 2,160 (sq ft)
7. Monmouth 1,848 (sq ft)

https://images.sidearmsports.com/sidearm.sites/mercer.sidearmsports.com/images/2018/12/7/2018_12_07_Five_Star_Stadium_Video_Board_Announcem ent_Touch_Up.jpg

That's a big video board. I really need to take the trip down to Macon to catch a Chattanooga-Mercer game sometime. It looks like you have a very nice facility. It probably won't be this year as I'll be starting an outage that day, but perhaps 2021.

[SochorField]

AggieFinn posted the link to this earlier, but I'm excited....so here's a pic.

New Student-Athlete Performance Center and Practice Field adjacent to UC Davis Health Stadium

https://www.ucdavis.edu/sites/default/files/styles/panopoly_image_full/public/images/article/student-athlete-performance-center-rendering-925.jpg?itok=BhfLqhzk

[Derby City Duke]

JMU will install a new artificial surface at Bridgeforth Stadium prior to the 2019 season.

https://jmusports.com/news/2019/5/3/james-madison-footballs-zane-showker-field-to-be-replaced-for-2019.aspx

[Anthony215]

JMU will install a new artificial surface at Bridgeforth Stadium prior to the 2019 season.

https://jmusports.com/news/2019/5/3/james-madison-footballs-zane-showker-field-to-be-replaced-for-2019.aspx

Is there any plans to demolish the old grandstands (I assume the visitors side) and enclose the stadium in the near future?

[Derby City Duke]

Near future? Doubtful. That was the original stadium when I was a student -- I used to keep drive charts for the SID's office from the roof of the pressbox. There were wooden bleachers that sat on the track on the opposite side of the field.

That is currently student/General Admission/Visitors section (believe the visitors also get a section in the corner of the upper deck on the home sideline if needed.

I would only expect JMU to finish the stadium as originally envisioned if they get the demand for more than the 24,877 official capacity and/or get invited to the FBS level (wouldn't expect them to move unless the AAC comes calling). It's been so long I can't remember if they were going to put a second level on the end zone seats. Not sure if that's doable because of the active railroad track that's pretty close.

I'd like to see them renovate the original side to match the new side and include camera platforms high enough to shoot from that side of the field.

[kdinva]

VMI is (finally) expanding the press box/FB building. Adding a third (for TV) and fourth (for replay) boothes, and expanding/adding to the FB coaches offices (the level below the press box), and meeting rooms....maybe have four or six enclosed "boxes" for the $$$ doners.....

[ytownchief22]

YSU is finishing a new press box this summer on the east side (smaller side) of the stadium. All game day media will be over there. Both home and away video and radio booths, replay, etc. Also, behind the stands where the tennis courts used to be will be a new 334 spot parking lot. Fyi for visiting fans...

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30516&stc=1
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30517&stc=1

[TheKingpin28]

YSU is finishing a new press box this summer on the east side (smaller side) of the stadium. All game day media will be over there. Both home and away video and radio booths, replay, etc. Also, behind the stands where the tennis courts used to be will be a new 334 spot parking lot. Fyi for visiting fans...

http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30516&stc=1
http://www.anygivensaturday.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=30517&stc=1

No more ridiculous camera angles from the top of the mountain? Nice!

[Howlingyote]

Major renovations at the Dakota Dome (University of South Dakota). Entire project will be completed for 2020 season. Increasing seating capacity, adding field level suites, new locker room, expanded concourse, etc.

https://spark.adobe.com/page/2f5QoU0WWzUrD/

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Major renovations at the Dakota Dome (University of South Dakota). Entire project will be completed for 2020 season. Increasing seating capacity, adding field level suites, new locker room, expanded concourse, etc.

https://spark.adobe.com/page/2f5QoU0WWzUrD/


Looks nice but still a very small venue.

5500 seats for this year's games and when completed only 9K seats......xeyebrowx

[TheKingpin28]

Looks nice but still a very small venue.

5500 seats for this year's games and when completed only 9K seats......xeyebrowx

half of which will be filled by SDSU fans when their team is on the road, due to all of the fan sharing they partake in.

[nodak651]

half of which will be filled by SDSU fans when their team is on the road, due to all of the fan sharing they partake in.

Is that serious? If so, we would appreciate it if you guys could help us with attendance like that... xdrunkyx

[Howlingyote]

Looks nice but still a very small venue.

5500 seats for this year's games and when completed only 9K seats......xeyebrowx

Fair criticism on seating capacity, but still very nice upgrades.

[TheKingpin28]

Is that serious? If so, we would appreciate it if you guys could help us with attendance like that... xdrunkyxIt has been reported here before, but, supposedly USeD and SDSU share fans when the other team is on the road.

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